New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-26

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The story of William J. Manning's alleged
false Imprisonment by Army officers hardly
seems credible. If it is true that man who
was never in the Army has been imprisoned
for desertiOn, then there must be something
radically wrong in the court-martial system
of dispensing justice. But it will be well TO
wait for the other side of this story.
1t is hardly probable that the Police Beard
will entertain proposition to give Irv.ng
Hall part Of the SIP election inspectors TO
which the Labor party is entitled by law.
1t is doubtful if such div sion could be
legally made. 1t Gel tainly could not be done
without violating every sense of fairness and
justice, as Irving Hall in no way represents
Sy0rkingmen
The icemen who struck yesterday chose
an OppOrtune time; but as much cannot be
said for the 'lOngsho. emen who threaten 10
strike on Monday. They learned a severe
lesson last winter, but they do not appear to
profit by it. The chances for successful
strike are not as favorable now as al the time
of the last one, which proved so unfortunate
If the ongshorcmen are wise they will try
and settle this matter by arbitration.
The people of Chicago are not amiss in
their condemnation of Sheriff Matson for per-
hitting .'Boodler- McGarigle to escape. 1t
was rather a clumsy piece of work for the
SHERIFF Unless he is punished for his neglect
there may be further escapes. New-York
had an experience of this kind with Tweed,
and it is not likely to permit repetition of
it. The District-Attorney and his assistants
have taken proper precautions in the "boodlc'
cases to prevent prisoners from escaping
and they have not gone any too far in the
matter.
Tho Democratic inspectors on trial fOp
election frauds in Indiana make poor OK
Inhibition of themselves on the witness-stand
After seeking for months to escape prosecu-
ton on technicalities, they now assert their
entire innocence Of the charges; but admit
that the tally-sheets were changed in their
hands or course they do not know how 1T
was done. An intelligent jury would find
no difficulty in convicting them on their own
evidence If called on to defend themselves
for committing perjury, as well as for cleo
h0n frauds, they may learn double lesson
Commercial travellers will be disappointed
m the decision of the Interstate Commerce
Commission that special rates cannot be given
to them without violation of law. But the
Commission gives sound reasons for that and
other decisions placed On record yesterday.
The law contemplated as far as possible, the
abolition of special rates and the Commits
sion cannot be charged with any unfair in
terpretation of 1t in this matter. II will be
a relief to the railroads to have the question
settled.
The Canadians are at their old tricks They
nayc seized an American fishing schooner
which was hunting for two men lost in a
Jlory and they have canturcd two seine boats
with their crows. 1t is alleged that these
boats were within the three-mile limit but
the most experienced officers say that it is a
very difHcuh matter to determine whether
or not vessels are within that limit. II the
boats were beyond the limit the Canadians
would, OF course, dispute the fact; and they
appear to have matters their own way.
Congress gave the President full power TO
protect American fishermen, but he has not
shown any inclination to make use Of it.
The people Of the South are beginning to
spnreeiate tho advantages Of . protective